I’ve wanted a bar cart for years but never wanted to pay the price for a new one. I was recently at TJ Maxx and they had carts about half the size of this one with a price of around $100. Way too much money in my opinion, but I’m frugal like that. I knew if…
There are so many great things to do in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Located in the Southwest corner of the state Lake Charles is a playground for families, outdoorsmen and women, birders, couples, retirees, or anyone looking for a great getaway destination. I’ve been lucky enough to visit Lake Charles a couple of times and love…
Erie, PA is located on the shores of Lake Erie and is smack dab between Ohio and New York. This is the perfect place for a weekend getaway or an overnight stop on a longer journey. Regardless of how long you can visit there are eight hot reasons why you’ll fall for Erie. 8 Reasons Why…
We woke up to overcast skies and a coughing (due to asthmas/croup) 4-year-old so we knew we wouldn’t be making big plans for the day. A lazy morning is always good when you are on vacation and I took full advantage of it by enjoying my morning coffee and a short writing spree. Going out…
I’ve been to Dublin, Ireland, but have never taken the time to visit Dublin, Ohio which is, relatively speaking, a pretty close drive from my house. If it could even give me a taste of Ireland, which I miss, I was game to go and see what adventures I could find. Arriving on a Friday…
The holidays rolling around means crazy times ahead for most of us. There are presents to be bought and wrapped. Holiday parties to throw and attend. Decorating and Christmas trees and cookie baking and story telling. At the end of the day we are all going to need a little time to relax and recharge….
Visiting a new town is a chance to discover new sips and bites. Sometimes it’s a struggle to find something great to eat and sometimes you are blessed with so many choices you don’t know how you’ll ever get through all of them, but you give it your best try. That is exactly what happened…
Sometimes the best reason to visit a destination is to experience the foodie scene and Kansas City gives you five good reasons to do just that. Sara (road trip partner extraordinaire) and I swung into Kansas City for a quick visit and discovered many things about Kansas City, but our favorite was finding the best…
Homewood, Illinois, located in the Chicago Southland, a short 30 minute train ride from downtown Chicago, is a small town packed with everything you need for the perfect girlfriend getaway. Art, shopping, great food, a luxurious place to stay and spas. The slower pace in Homewood gives you time to slow down and enjoy the…
This is part two of a three part series about a Charlottesville Girlfriend Getaway! Read part one here and then join me here to continue following the fun. RESIDENCE INN DOWNTOWN VISIT After a very restful night we enjoyed a light breakfast of yogurt and sweet breads at the Clifton Inn and then it was off to tour…
Part of the charm of New Orleans is how much there is to see by walking around the French Quarter. For first time visitors to the French Quarter, it can all be a little overwhelming trying to decide what to see, eat and drink. Ask a 100 different people what you should do in this…
I often tell friends that they just have to come to Louisiana and experience it for themselves. In my opinion, Louisiana is it’s own unique destination that really sets itself apart from other states. There are go-cups, parades, Mardi Gras beads, boudin & crackins, lagniappe, cajun food & music, creole food & music and a…
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